I think the National Championship should be a two team race. Let's go back to polls and totally subjective view points. I also think we should eliminate all use of instant replay from sports as it is a huge waste of time. Why does it matter if the call is exactly right? And, it's not like instant replay doesn't constantly screw up the call anyway. Finally, any pitcher who throws inside and hits a batter should be banned from the game, right then and there. That is just the worst kind of baseball.

So we ended up 8th in the AP poll. I think that's a slot or two light - thinking we could beat UCF and have a slightly better than even chance at Wisky. The post-game talking heads last night had one thing right - Georgia has no reason to cry this year looking at their '18 and prospective '19 recruiting classes. Wouldn't surprise me if next year's championship game is a rematch.

Also see that we have the 6th-best odds (@ 11:1) of winning it all next year. I'm shocked, frankly, looking at our graduations on defense, especially LB and DT. Up the middle is not where you want to be shaky on D, IMO. Not to mention no more Saquon, Ham, and Gesicki. I would think '19 is our target year, especially if Stevens hangs around.

Blue&White wrote:I think the National Championship should be a two team race. Let's go back to polls and totally subjective view points. I also think we should eliminate all use of instant replay from sports as it is a huge waste of time. Why does it matter if the call is exactly right? And, it's not like instant replay doesn't constantly screw up the call anyway. Finally, any pitcher who throws inside and hits a batter should be banned from the game, right then and there. That is just the worst kind of baseball.

And while we're at it, let's bring back dial up internet connection. I miss the waiting and the screeching sound.

Jerry Garcia wrote:So we ended up 8th in the AP poll. I think that's a slot or two light - thinking we could beat UCF and have a slightly better than even chance at Wisky. The post-game talking heads last night had one thing right - Georgia has no reason to cry this year looking at their '18 and prospective '19 recruiting classes. Wouldn't surprise me if next year's championship game is a rematch.

Also see that we have the 6th-best odds (@ 11:1) of winning it all next year. I'm shocked, frankly, looking at our graduations on defense, especially LB and DT. Up the middle is not where you want to be shaky on D, IMO. Not to mention no more Saquon, Ham, and Gesicki. I would think '19 is our target year, especially if Stevens hangs around.

Hate to agree, but I must. Both 'Bama and the Dawgs have the stables loaded with prime talent so a rematch for the NC title is realistic. I was blown away by the skill set and the composure of backup QB Tua Tagovailoa who, if he does nothing else the rest of his life, will forever go down in Tide folklore as the untested freshman who came off the bench and led his team to a NC. Jalen Hurts could have a difficult time keeping his starting job next season. Then there was Najee Davis, another Tide freshman who came off the bench and did his best Mark Ingram impersonation to ignite the running attack. Georgia is loaded, too, and Josh Fromm will be looking over his shoulder if Justin Fields develops into the QB he's projected to be. All in all, an enjoyable and entertaining game last night. Sorry if anyone missed it.